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9.2 miles
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-1,434 ft
Descent
00:53:25
Avg time
-1,370 ft
Altitude change
8,037 ft
Altitude min
9,434 ft
Altitude max
9,407 ft
Altitude start
8,038 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-35.1%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
4,239 ft
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:53:25
Avg time
Waterline (Lower) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSan Francisco Peaks
Flagstaff, Arizona -
Ref Number#146
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonLate spring until the first snowfall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
A gravel road that traverses the San Francisco Peaks and offers great views. Also is a Forest Service access road, but only for emergencies. Most of the road and surrounding area was burned by the 2010 Schultz Fire. About 1/5 the way up the road(Lower segment) there is a rock spire tunnel. At about 4/5 the way up the road, the Schultz Fire burn scar stops and you enter towering mixed conifer forests and aspen groves. This road makes for excellent gravel riding since it is closed to motorized traffic. Runner and bikers alike use this route for elevation training as well.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 43 miles average
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 34 miles avg distance
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- 135 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to waterline-lower trailhead
(35.346300, -111.643830)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterline (Lower)
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Where is Waterline (Lower) located?
Waterline (Lower) is located in San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is part of the San Francisco Peaks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.3463, -111.64383.
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What is the elevation gain for Waterline (Lower)?
Waterline (Lower) has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,434 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,037 ft to 9,434 ft.
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Is Waterline (Lower) a point to point trail?
Waterline (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Waterline (Lower)?
Waterline (Lower) is 9.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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